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Louis Roederer Cristal 1990

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1990 Vintage

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Winery:
Louis Roederer
Varietal:
Champagne Blend
Region:
France > Champagne
Type:
Sparkling Wine
Color:
White
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User Tags:  smooth, berry, finish - long, sparkling, layered, nutmeg, vivid, finesse, red fruit, fresh 


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Champagne is specifically a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France; every other sparkling is simply that, sparkling wine. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in many languages "Champagne" is synonymous with "party". When young, Champagne exhibits the fresh fruit tones of its "cepage", or blend. Usually based on a blend the features either Chardonnay or Pinot Noir as its main ingredient, Champagne's fruit can range from citrusy to orchard fruits and even red berries. The wine gains distinct yeasty notes from its secondary fermentation, the one that adds the fizz, which is typically described as recalling brioche or bread. As it ages Champagne tends to lose its obvious fruit, which is replaced by subtle nutty tones and subdued elements of dried fruits.

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Source: JJ Buckley
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You won't soon forget this vivid and expressive Champagne. It packs in compound layers of citrus, vanilla, pear and nutmeg that harmonize and linger on the finish. Bright acidity makes it extra refreshing and layered. It has really opened up since la... Wine Spectator. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1990 Roederer, Louis Cristal 750ml


March 2009

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Source: JJ Buckley
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The Louis Roederer 1990 Cristal is awesome! A classic of power and finesse, richness and delicacy, it may be the greatest Cristal I have ever tasted!... Robert Parker. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1990 Roederer, Louis Cristal 750ml


January 2009

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Mousse: Lively and creamy bubbles forming a persistent, effervescent ring of precious tiny beads. Appearance: Satiny sheen, reflecting the warmth of old Roman tiles aged in the sun. Nose: Intense, generous bouquet with predominant aromas of figs, raspberries and wild strawberries. Palate: The attack is inviting. An immense wine with great finesse. A succession of red fruit flavors lead to a lingering finish. It is soft and fresh, and distinguished by its silky elegance.


 

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August 2009

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# 119

Rating: 97/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 119 on Oct-98


 

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